Tampa — 8-Day 7-Night Travel Itinerary 🌴🐬

Third time in Florida and it never disappoints! ☀️ Especially in winter—it’s the perfect warm escape for East Coast folks. This trip was all about Tampa: soft sandy beaches, museums, zoos, and amazing water activities that both kids and adults loved! 👨👩👧👦💙 🗺️ About the Itinerary Tampa can be divided into 5 main areas: 1️⃣ Tampa Downtown 🏙️ – Zoos & aquariums 2️⃣ Clearwater-St. Petersburg Peninsula 🏖️ – Dolphin tours & beautiful beaches 3️⃣ Sarasota (South) 🎨 – Gorgeous beaches, museums (like Ringling), and white sand 4️⃣ Manatee Habitats (North) 🐄 – Crystal-clear kayaking at Weeki Wachee / Crystal River / Silver Springs 5️⃣ Theme Parks (East) 🎪 – Legoland & Peppa Pig Theme Park — perfect for kids! Each area has its own vibe. Plan by region to save time and maximize fun! ✅ 🏡 Where We Stayed We stayed at an amazing Airbnb in Indian Rocks Beach – steps away from the pool and a clean, quiet beach 🏝️. Perfect for families! We spent many days just relaxing right there. 📍8-Day Breakdown: Day 1 – Arrived in Tampa ✈️ Day 2 – Beach day at Indian Rocks Beach 🏖️ (Clean, soft sand + unreal sunsets!) Day 3 – Little Toot Dolphin Tour 🐬 + Clearwater Pier Day 4 – Boat rental in Tampa Bay! 🚤 (Highlight of the trip! Freedom to cruise the bay — so peaceful!) → TECO Streetcar → Lunch at Oxford Exchange 🍽️ Day 5 – Clearwater Marine Aquarium 🐠 Day 6 – Shell Key Preserve (clear kayaks) → Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center 🐊 (kids LOVED the gators!) → John’s Pass Village → Dolphin Quest Sunset Tour 🌅 (so many dolphins!) Day 7 – Golf cart ride around Indian Rocks Beach → Seaside Seabird Sanctuary 🦜 → Largo Park Mini Train 🚂 Day 8 – Peppa Pig Theme Park 🐷🎢 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for Families! We balanced adventure and relaxation—beach time, animal encounters, boating, and even a theme park. Tampa truly has it all! #Tampa #FamilyTravel #FloridaGetaway #TravelWithKids #BeachLife #DolphinTours